Ralph V. Tripodi
1926 - 2006
Ralph V. Tripodi
1926 - 2006
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BORN
1926
DIED
2006
Ralph Tripodi Obituary
Somersworth - Ralph V. Tripodi, 80, of 2b Rita Road died at his residence on Sunday October 29, 2006 surrounded by family.
Ralph was born on January 26, 1926 in Chicago, IL and was the son of Salvatore and Caroline (Galechio) Tripodi.
He was raised in New York, attending schools in that community. After high school, Ralph went into the Navy for a time during WW II. Upon his return he worked in the family business and was eventually the owner of Ralph Market in Estonia, NY a family owned Italian American Grocery Store. After the sale of the business, he was employed with King Kullen Super Markets.
Mr. Tripodi had been a resident of Somersworth since 1987. Ralph was an active member of his church, the Free Baptist Church of South Berwick where he had served as a former deacon.
Family members include his wife of 56 years, June (Anderson) Tripodi of Somersworth, his son Ralph S. Tripodi and his wife Linda S. of Gonic, two daughters, Carolyn Lynch and her husband John of Long Island, NY and Florence Marie Kogut and her husband Paul of Bay Port, NY. Ralph also leaves a brother Emilio Monaco of Vero Beach, Fl, 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Mr. Tripodi was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Earl and Geraldine Tripodi and by his daughter Suzanne Sottile who died in 2002.
Calling hours at Bernier Funeral Home 49 South Street Somersworth will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00am in the South Berwick Free Baptist Church, Main Street, So. Berwick, Maine with Pastor Roy Reynolds presiding.
To view and sign an online guestbook in Ralph’s name, please visit, www.bernierfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Matthew Kogut
January 26, 2007
Poppy,
I know your birthday was last week and I just wanted to wish you a happy belated birthday. It is not the same without you and I wish you were still here. It snowed on my mother's birthday. I know you're the one that made it snow. It made me feel you were here with me. I love you Poppy and think about you often.
Love,
Matthew
Donna Simone-Barber
November 9, 2006
I AM SO SAD TO HEAR THE NEWS ABOUT PAPA BEAR. YOU HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL BE THOUGHT OF WITH LOVE AND MUCH GRATITUDE FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE A PART OF YOUR FAMILY, FOR TEACHING ME HOW TO DRIVE, FOR ALL THE JOKES WE PLAYED ON ONE ANOTHER AND FOR BEING THE KIND AND GENTLE SOUL YOU ARE. I HAVE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF YOU..BOTH YOU AND JUNIE BIRD SHOWED ME WHAT A LOVING RELATIONSHIP IS. I HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING THE AFTERLIFE AND PLAYING WITH LADY, FATZ AND TEDDY. I PRAY FOR STRENGTH FOR MAMA BEAR. ALL MY LOVE, DONNA
Jennifer Dangas
November 4, 2006
Dear Poppy
This is your granddaughter Jennifer writing to you to let know that though I was unable to be there to kiss you and say good bye, I love you very much, you and Nanny have a special place in my life and heart. God has blessed me with you in my life. I know you are with Jesus rejoicing in a new body and looking down on us. Joshua, our son is born and we look forward to you meeting him someday. love Jennifer Costa and Joshua
Florence Tripodi-Kogut
November 3, 2006
Dear Daddy
I love you, and I will miss you always. You were the best dad ever. I can't believe that I will never see you or talk to you again, and that I will never hear you call me Florida again. I won't hear you say "yellow" when I call on the phone, and I will never say "no, purple" back to you. What will I ever do without you?
Much love, your youngest daughter, Florence
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Florence Tripodi-Kogut
November 3, 2006
Dear Daddy
I love you, and I will miss you always. You were the best dad ever. I can't believe that I will never see you or talk to you again, and that I will never hear you call me Florida again. I won't hear you say "yellow" when I call on the phone, and I will never say "no, purple" back to you. What will I ever do without you?
Much love, your youngest daughter, Florence
Matthew Kogut
November 3, 2006
My Poppy,
I am so heartbroken you are not here anymore but I know you are in a much better place. I love you and nanny more than life itself. I always looked up to you and I still do. I am so proud that I have you as my grandfather. You had a gentle heart and a gentle soul and that is something I will never forget. I will always love you poppy and I will never forget you for as long as I live. Your memory will never die and now it is time to set you free. You have no more pain and no more suffering and that is what makes me happy. What also makes me happy is that I had the chance to know you and have you as my grandfather. I love you Poppy.
Your Grandson, Matthew
Florence Tripodi-Kogut
November 3, 2006
I miss you, Daddy. I always will. All my love. Always. And go easy on Lilly!!!
MARTHA JONES
November 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Your father was a very nice man and we thoroughly enjoyed any time we spent talking with him. The bond between parent and child is a close one and is never truely broken. He is with God in heaven and can watch over you in all you do. Rich and I and our family rented the house on Rita Road.
The Don Chick Family
October 31, 2006
June,
Our hearts are sad for your sorrow, but we are comforted to know that Ralph is rejoicing now in the presence of the Lord. We know that you will miss Ralph so very much, and we pray that God will hold you close and give you strength during this difficult time.
With Love and Respect,
matthew & kimberly dawes
October 31, 2006
Dear Poppy,
We are so sorry that we can not be there. We miss you so much and love you with all our hearts. When God takes a life He replaces it with new life. We look forward to seeing you again one day in heaven where you'll finally be able to meet Benjamin. All our prayers and love will be with Nanny. We will always have a place just for you in our hearts. xoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxo
Debra and Kenneth Cotto
October 31, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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